3124) "Chullpas of Sillustani," Peru: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"): A 1 (One) Sol Coin showcases the ancient funerary Tower constructed for noble persons: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2011:
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru in 2010 unveiled the design for one-sol coins, in its numismatic series called “Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru").
The "Wealth and Pride of Peru" series first began in 2010 with the issue of the Golden Tumi as its motif.
Successive coins were issued such as the Karajia Sarcophagi, the Estela de Raimondi, the Chullupas of Sillustani, Machu Picchu, the Monastery of Santa Catalina, the Saywite Stone, the Great Pajaten, the Real Felipe Fortress, and the Temple of Vilcashuamán, and the Ruins/Monolith of Kuntur Wasi.
The Coins launched in this one-sol series included 26 unique designs reflecting Peru’s history and traditions.
Peru’s Central Bank has issued a new sol coin featuring the "Chullpas of Sillustani" in 2011 in its Wealth and Pride series of collectors’ coins.
The Chullpas of Sillustani:
A Chullpa is an ancient Aymara funerary tower originally constructed for a noble person or noble family.
Chullpas are found across the Altiplano in Peru and Bolivia. The tallest are about 12 metres (39 ft) high.
The tombs at Sillustani are most famous.
Recent research has focussed on the connection between Chullpas and the ritual pathways etched into the landscape around Nevado Sajama, as well as possible patterns within Chullpa sites.
The dead in each tomb were typically placed in a fetal position along with some of their belongings, including clothing and common equipment.
In virtually all cases, the only opening to the tomb faces the rising sun in the east.
The construction of the Chullpa varied with ethnic group - in general, those of the North Altiplano are circular and constructed with stone, while those of the South are rectangular and constructed with adobe.
Some are unadorned, while others have intricate carvings.
At Sillustani, many of the Chullpas have lizards, which were considered a symbol of life because they could regenerate their tails, carved into the stone.
Similar tombs:
Chullpas were also used by the Inca following their conquest of the Aymara.
Very similar stone constructions on Easter Island known as Tupa are closely related to Chullpas.
Commemorative Coin:
Inscribed towards the centre left periphery is the inscription - "CHULLPAS DE SILLUSTANI S. XIV — XVI d. C.".
Vertically engraved is seen "1 NEUVO SOL".
The specifications of the One Sol Coin are:
Country of issue: Republic of Peru; Coin Series Theme: "Riqueza y Orgullo del Peru” ("Wealth and Pride of Peru Coin Series"); Coin Theme: "Chullpas of Sillustani"; Coin Quality: Circulation Commemorative Coin; Date/Year of Coin issue: 2011; Denomination of Coin: 1 (One Nuevo Sol); Metal Composition: Nickel-brass; Weight: 7.32 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.5 mm; Thickness: 1.9 mm; Minted By: National Mint House; Mint Mark: LIMA; Mintage: 10.00 Million pieces; Shape: Round; Technique: Milled; Orientation/Coin alignment: ↑↓; Edge: Reeded.
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